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Louisiana expands response to substance-exposed newborns

(The Center Square) – Louisiana child welfare officials investigated more than 1,800 cases involving substance-exposed newborns last year. Now the state is expanding an effort aimed at connecting mothers and babies with services before families reach a crisis point.

Louisiana expands response to substance-exposed newborns

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(The Center Square) – Louisiana child welfare officials investigated more than 1,800 cases involving substance-exposed newborns last year.

Now the state is expanding an effort aimed at connecting mothers and babies with services before families reach a crisis point.

Services conducted 1,803 investigations involving substance-exposed newborns statewide in […]

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(The Center Square) – Louisiana child welfare officials investigated more than 1,800 cases involving substance-exposed newborns last year. Now the state is expanding an effort aimed at connecting mothers and babies with services before families reach a crisis point. Services conducted 1,803 investigations involving substance-exposed newborns statewide in […]

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